FLG

HF

S 2

Design and calculation aids, applications, diagrams

Designing with e-chains from page 1.1

Multi-axis e-chains for robotic or 3D movements

triflex R, triflex, twisterchain, twisterband from page 2.1

Low-priced, easy to fill e-chains

easy chain, System E1, snapchain from page 3.1

Zip-open, easy to fill e-chains and e-tubes

zipper e-chains and e-tubes from page 4.1

Allrounder e-chains and e-tubes, snap-open*, micro, mini, medium sizes

E2 micro, mini, E2/000 medium from page 5.1
*enclosed series from page 5.132

Dirt- and debris protection, snap-open e-tubes

E2 e-tubes: Serie R, R100 and RX from page 6.1

Universal E4 modular kit, e-chains and e-tubes for all applications

System E4 - Series E4.1, E4/light, E4/00, E4/4 from page 7.1

Cleanroom e-chains and e-tubes, low noise, low vibration

System E3, T3, E6 from page 8.1

Guide troughs and special solutions for long travel applications

System P4, rol e-chain, autoglide, guidelok, flizz from page 9.1

Strain reliefs... clamps, tiewrap plates, clips, etc.

chainfix strain relief from page 10.1

Cable protection
PMA conduits from page 11.1

Older products, terminology index, igus addresses

Classic-series, technical annex from page 12.1

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plastics for longer life make your machines more durable with plastics
Less maintenance, lower costs, longer life cycles, ex-stock availability - these key principles apply to all igus products, systems and services. Tried and tested for durability, friction properties and stability. igus plastics are the technological core of the igus range. This catalog lists more than 80,000 products available ex stock. We are looking forward to your phone call or e-mail.

igus climate chamber - e-chain and chainflex cables test runs possible at +60C to -40C

Improve technology and reduce costs For years the igus motto has been "plastics for longer life". By this we mean the production of innovative plastic products which reduce maintenance work, achieve technical improvements, at the same time as reducing costs and increasing service life, everything delivered immediately from stock.

From stock. Delivery time 24h* or today or on request.

*Delivery time means time until shipping of goods.

No minimum order value! No surchages!

You can find our prices online at www.igus.eu

Guarantee
Beyond the legal warranty we also vouch for wear and tear. With a warranty certificate!

"7 to 8 plus Saturday" service

Monday till Friday 7:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm igus headquarters in Cologne - development, production and marketing from a single location

Hotline
Phone +49-2203-9649-800 Fax +49-2203-9649-222

Onlineshop www.igus.eu
Product finder, configurator, online catalogs, CAD modules and many more. Order around-the-clock!

Do you have any questions?

For questions and more information call us or use our online productfinder at www.igus.eu

Orders can be places until 8:00 pm local time. Phone +49 (0) 2203-9649-800 "Emergency-Service" around the clock. 80.000 products from stock. No minimum order quantities, no surcharges. igus is accredited to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and Polymer Bearings additionally according to TS16949
igus GmbH - 09/2011

/24h /80.000 /9001.2008

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igus e-chains are lifelines to automated systems

e-chains are the umbilical cord of modern machines. They are constantly moving and supply power, data and energy. igus has been developing, producing and testing polymer e-chains since 1971. Our expert knowledge is being refined continuously with the help of our customers to constantly improve our product range. Universal applications for igus e-chains Multitude of possibilities in terms of movement and length To carry sensitive bus, data cables and fibre optics cables and energy sources such as electricity, gas, air and liquids To accommodate very high dynamic loads and stringent service life requirements Handle very different environments and climates Space-saving installation High speeds and accelerations can be achieved Modular systems allow quick assembly and retrofit Save time and money when purchasing and utilising e-chains! lnnovative products that can be assembled quickly Rapid delivery time - saves you storage costs Large range of products find the right solution immediately System quotes, including made-to-measure production and "turnkey" assembly Rapid system design and support with an ever-growing close-knit network of local sales engineers worldwide Find a video online www.igus.de/automated

The award-winning igus e-chainsystems are certified and tested

Assembled to your exact requirements. Delivered in 1-3 days! page 7.1

10% min 2 mm D1+D2 > 1,2 x hi D1 D2 d1 d2 10% min. 10% min. 1 mm 1 mm

d1+d2 1,2 hi

igus interior separation systems significantly lengthen the life cycle of cables and enable neat layout of e-chains. Filling guidelines from page 1.29

FLG
HF H R

FLG HF

FLB
R H

FLB

S/2

S/2

Large unsupported lengths with igus e-chains . Notes, calculations and load diagrams are provided from page 1.12 Cable Wear [mm]

0.25

Crossbars aluminium, narrow

Crossbars aluminium, wide

igus Series E4.56 igus product

0.20

0.15

0.10

PUR

PUR

Optimum service life for cables Reduce cable wear with igus polymer crossbars

Proven toughness - strength testing in the igus laboratory

PUR

PVC

PVC

PVC

TPE

TPE

TPE

0.05

Matching accessories for your igus e-chainsystems

Ranging from reliable strain-relief systems for cables through interior separators for proper division of e-chains to autoglide crossbars for long travels without guide troughs or special igus guide troughs for extra-long travels. igus offers the right solution for every application. The large accessory kit from igus permits upgrading of your e-chain to a high-tech solution. Matched specially with igus e-chains, igus accessories have been tried and tested in practical applications for many years now.

Super-aluminium guide trough. The igus standard aluminium guide trough in two designs - lightning fast assembly page 9.1

Find a video online www.igus.de/SALU_Film

Tiewrap plates, with clip-on connection for the C-profile of a KMA mounting bracket chapter 10

igus developed extension links for a safe guidance of huge hoses in e-chains System E4 and E2/000

Special connecting elements with strain-relief for triflex R (3Drobot) e-chains chapter 2

chainfix cable strain-relief systems. Various systems for individual use chapter 10

twisterchain guide trough systems permit e-chain rotation as far as 540 chapter 2

PMA protective hoses for predominantly static applications in e-chains and for protecting cables chapter 11

chainflex lasts. Or your money back.

Your production processes must remain troublefree, and that means your energy supply systems too. This requires fully reliable operation by all relevant components, including cables. igus was the first company to develop complete e-chainsystems. igus chainflex cables and e-chains are offered together from a single source with a system guarantee depending on the application involved design principles based on knowledge of cables and exhaustive test Series since 1989 prevent machine downtimes in plants all over the world today. 7 rules for making a good cable 1. Strain-relieved core Empty space arises at the core of the cable depending on the number and cross-section of the conductors. This core space should be filled to the greatest possible extent with a proper rope (not with the usual fillers or dummy wires made of waste material). This reliably braces the surrounding strands and prevents them from sliding into the middle of the cable. 2. Strands Experience has shown that the strand structure should be as flexible as possible. Although very thin individual wires result in very flexible conductors, these are highly susceptible to damage. Extensive test Series have helped to determine which combination of wire diameter, strand pitch and strand direction optimizes bending resistance. 3. Core insulation Insulating materials must be designed so that they do not stick together once inside the cable. Furthermore, the insulation should brace the individual wires of the cable. For this purpose, we use only the best PVC and TPE extruded at high pressure and proven in millions of kilometres of wire forming part of e-chain applications.

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Conventional "chain suitable" cable (left) and igus chainflex - special cable with 7 rules for a secure cable (right)

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4. Braids Braids must have an optimized, short pitch around a stable, strain-resistant core. To co-exist properly with the insulating materials, braids must allow movement over a certain range. Starting from a quantity of 12 cores stranding in bundles should be applied. 5. Inner jacket A gusset-filling, extruded inner jacket should be used instead of low-cost non-woven fabric, filler or tracer. This permits secure longitudinal routing of the braid. It also prevents the braid from loosening and drifting. 6. Shielding The shield should generally have a taut structure with an optimized angle of twist about an extruded inner jacket. Loose, open structures or, worse yet, purely circumferential windings notably reduce electromagnetic compatibility and can fail easily as a result of wire breakage. A taut shield braid makes the underlying wire braid more resistant to torsional strain. 7. Outer jacket An external jacket made of ideal materials can meet a wide range of specifications: From UV resistance through low-temperature flexibility and oil resistance to cost-effectiveness. However, all external jackets should have the following in common: Highly resistant to abrasion without sticking and highly flexible while still supportive. In addition, all external jackets should be extruded at high pressure (gusset-filling). QuickPin 2.0 - Online connectorcable-configurator page 25 Order separate catalog online www.chainflex.eu or phone +49- (0) 22 03-96 49-0 9

readychain harnessed e-chainsystems are listed from page 1.41

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Eliminate storage costs for cables, e-chains and plugs Our short and guaranteed delivery periods enable you to dispense entirely with a storage of ultraflexible cables, related plugs and add-ons. Shorten turnaround times by half Thanks to sophisticated logistics, igus is able to supply complete systems within 10 days of the guaranteed deadline to almost any part of the world. Flexible response to order fluctuations With readychains, you remain prepared for all phases of an economic cycle. Fluctuations in your capacity utilization are absorbed by our product logistics. Reduce the number of subcontractors and related orders by 75% One order, one invoice, one delivery, one partner. You no longer need to procure countless individual components from a host of subcontractors; we know how to acquire the right parts quickly and economically. Minimize your machine downtimes External purchases of numerous individual components not only make your systems more susceptible to malfunction but also make troubleshooting more difficult. readychains provide you with standardized systems. Every system is tested at out facility prior to delivery. igus is certified according to ISO 9001. www.readychain.eu

"Basic" readychain
Simple, harnessed e-chainsystems including installed cables without plug connections, labelled and taillengths according to your specifications.

Delivery time: 3 days

"Standard" readychain
Simple, harnessed e-chainsystems including installed cables with all plug connections, labelled and taillengths according to your specifications.

Delivery time: 3-5 days Figure left: "Premium" readychain

A harnessed e-chainsystem with cables of all kinds, as well as plugs, connectors, tail-lengths and components according to your specifications. Special shafts and plain bearings machined according to your specifications.

Find a video online www.igus.eu/RC_movie

Delivery time: 10 days

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Quality from the igus laboratory: Tested and proven every day.
Applications involving high cycle counts, speeds and accelerations or demanding environmental conditions require proven systems especially when it comes to e-chains, cables, polymer slide bearings and linear systems. igus regularly conducts tests at its own laboratory under realistic conditions. Every year, we conduct more than 2,000 tests on e-chains and cables, and over 5,000 tests on plain bearings. These tests focus on push/pull forces, friction values, wear rates, drive forces and abrasion under all possible conditions at diverse speeds. Influential factors like soiling, weathering, cold and impact are examined. Tests are also performed on electric cables and hydraulic and pneumatic hoses. Our laboratory is at your disposal. Should we lack data for your application type, we will gladly conduct tests according to your requirements.

Find a video online www.igus.de/testlab

igus system warranty Every application is different. igus warranty certificates will be issued for your application individually. Ask for igus warranty:
"chain, cable, guarantee"

Figure center: Partial view, igus test-lab: More than 80 tests every day with e-chains and chainflex-cables

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igus ESD-tests in the production line

Electronic check and archiving for every chain production run

Cables are also tested for torsion properties

Noise level test inside an igus acoustic cell

Push Pull forces speed up to 10 m/s, acceleration up to 200 m/s2 are tested by igus

Long travel test field: 125 m travel length, speed 300 m/min

All products are tested and available from a single source. Examples of test certificates and quality seals for igus products

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Quick and reliable. igus delivery service.

7 to 8 plus Saturday service Over 80,000 products ex-stock! Order 0.1 m of chainflex cable, just one e-chain link or two bearings without surcharges. Invoices and acknowledgements available by post, fax or email. There are 1,900 employees in Germany and 30 international subsidiaries and offices, plus bases in another 33 countries to guarantee a rapid delivery worldwide. Delivery and consultation daily from 7 am to 8 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm No minimum order values No surcharges Order tracking on the Internet right up to the point of delivery Simple returns procedure

i-net customer information system At: www.igus.eu track your orders in real time with igus i-net. Just request a password, log into i-net and track your jobstatus via a webcam. igus i-net shipment tracking permits a monitoring of deliveries from igus outlet right up to your doorstep. Detailed order data including an overview of target and actual deadlines Order confirmation via post, fax or e-mail as required Track your orders via webcam igus delivery service No minimum order quantities, no surcharges. www.igus.de/en/deliveryservice

Request order tracking here: www.igus.de/en/i-net

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Available from stock. Delivery time Delivery time 24h or today!* 24-48h
*Delivery time means time until shipping of goods

Delivery time 3-5 work days

Delivery time 10 work days

Individual components

Customized e-chainsystems

Simple prefabricated systems

Complex prefabricated systems

For example: One e-chain link, 6 m of e-chain, 3 strain-relief elements

For example: 11.46 m of e-chains with interior separators, mounting brackets and strain relief elements according to your specifications. Additional with loose accessories as chainflex-cables, guiding troughs, mounting brackets, strain reliefs and assembly parts

"Basic" readychain: Simple customized e-chainsystems including installed cables without plug connections, labeled and tail-lengths according to your specifications

Premium readychain: Complex customized e-chainsystem including cables as well as plug connections, mounting brackets, tail-lengths and components according to your specifications.

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he igus story T from 1964 to now

nnovation with plastics I The igus story begins on ctober 15th, 1964 O with nter lB ase in a double garage in CologneG Mlheim. n its first 20 years, igus operated as a I supplier of intricate technical plastic components. n 1983, son rank lB ase started to concentrate I F on full products like e-chainsystems and Polymer earings and established a separate marketing B department. etween 1985 and today, igus exB panded from 40 to over 1,900 staff members distributed all over the world. igus will continue to invest in expansion in the coming years. Modern materials have opened up further opportunities for innovative products.

1965 First iglidur sliding element: Plug valve for the company Pierburg

1971 First e-chain (series 20)

1979 First e-chain catalog, 2 pages

1980 First Polymer Bearings catalog, 8 pages

igus Sales & Marketing, from left.: Tobias Vogel, ead of Sales H & marketing Polymer earings, arald ehring, authorized B H N signatory, e-chainsystems & chainflex , erhard aus, G B authorized signatory Polymer earings, Michael lB a, ead B H of Sales & marketing e-chainsystems , rank lB ase, CEO. F

65 70 75 80

Today: Automated plastic production

1977: Relocation to the Locher Mhle in Bergisch Gladbach Company founders Gnter and Margret Blase in front of their double garage from 1964

5
Today: arge tool development and production facility L

10

27 1.000 1.000

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1989 First chainexcable CF1

1991 xigus 1.0 electronic catalog

1995 readychain, with the slogan ChainCable Guarantee

2001 System E6 e-chains

2003 triex R

2005 iglidurPRT slewing ring bearings

2007 System E4.1 e-chain

2008 E4.350 largest polymer e-chain

2009 E4.1 new interior separation tool box

2010 igustwisterband: turn 7000

2011 E4.1 light allround e-chains for high dynamics

1989 E4 e-tubes, to open on both sides

1993 introduction of drylin R

1997 drylin T

2001 drylin N

2003 drylin W

2006 levichain

2007 drylin ZLW

2008 xiros polymer ball bearings

2009 RX chipproof e-tube

2010 pikchain, for Pick & Place

2011 GLSL-F safe vertical guide of e-chains

1994 introduction of igubal

2006 System P4 rol e-chain

2009 guidelok horizontal for long travels

2010 E2/000 Chain opener

2011 drylin E linear axes with stepper motor

2009 igus robolink

2010 drylin Leadscrew nut with AntiBacklash

2011 iglidur N54 iglidur goes green

85 90 95 00 05 06 07 08 09 10 11
1994: Relocation to the new igus factory in Cologne

80.000 1.800 45.000 1.600 1.000

160
staff products with variants

2009: Extension by around 60% of the igus factory in Cologne

8.000 8.000

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The flexible igus-factory

Factory enlarged by 60 percent and all departments closely examined igus is now producing, testing and researching in Cologne on a floor area covering 36,000 m2. The factory area has been extended to 29,000 m2, added to which are 7,000 m2 of surrounding buildings for additional fabrication, technical training and a large logistics center. In the course of the factory extension, together with consistent lean management we have closely examined all departments: from marketing and administration to research and development, tool design and production through to warehousing and distribution. www.igus.eu/2009 Find a video online www.igus.de/igus_Film
Figure below: The extension by around 60 percent to our lean igus factory in Cologne is now finished and been put into operation. We supply 80,000 products from stock in 24 hours or on the same day, from a quantity of one and without minimum quantity surcharges.

The environment at igus is fully open - anyone can contact anyone else directly, everyone works at identical desks, has the same work equipment, the same choice of meals at the cafeteria and the same bathroom facilities.

For us, customers have the same significance as the sun to life on earth. The sun gives light, warmth and energy - our customers give us ideas, work and money.

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Excerpt of architects briefing... "In October 1988, igus acquired a plot sized about 40,000 m2 in the Porz-Lind district of Cologne. This will be the future site of development, production, sales, administration and planning. As the centre of all activities, this location will serve as the new igus headquarters. igus has made preparations for fast growth, fast change and flexible response in all areas...

Offering the necessary facilities and technology, the new "igus premises" will also be designed to promote staff performance. The interior and exterior will be designed to reflect the enterprises products and key philosophy: innovation - service - reliability, the customer being comparable to a solar systems centre orbited by all igus staff and igus entities dedicated toward solving the customers problems."

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How to use the catalog

Opening principle of the selected e-chain and inner height

Product illustration with features of the selected e-chain

Advantages and recommendations regarding this igus product

USP's - description of the e-chain, design structure and detailed product information

Direct link to online catalog: More options, drawings, charts and CAD-downloads as well as many configurators

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Series Quickly find the requested Series Unsupported length diagram for the selected e-chain

Chapter color every e-chain Series has a distinct chapter color permitting faster browsing

Calculation aid important details for configuring and calculating e-chain length as well as installation space

Available bending radii R

H = Nominal clearance height, D = Over length e-chain radius in final position, K = Add-on for bending radius

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QuickLink - igus e-chains on the Internet!

Go online and make use of all advantages at www.igus.eu or every product in this catalog, there is a special QuickLink or direct online pointer to further useful details, data and facts. These include: Application videos and pictures Assembly instructions 3D-CAD files DXF data Comparisons and selection aids Online configuration tools Online wizard for calculations of service life PDF-data and other formats for download: ePlan-Download Personal support Catalog, CD and sample ordering forms 22

Example: www.igus.eu/en/2400
Create your complete e-chain with cables. A complete e-chainsystem at few mouse clicks www.igus.de/en/konfigurator

"Search" e-chain product finder Find the right e-chain quickly and easily by entering known application data and other parameters.

"Calculate chain length" e-chain length calculation. Calculate the e-chain length and see all installation heights

"Configure" e-chain interior separator configuration Quickly and easily determine interior separation for the selected e-chain via Drag & Drop. The configuration can be transfered automatically to your part list. More details page 24

"Generate 3D file" e-chain CAD library Download and save CAD data free of charge without having to register. Data on all products are updated and extended on a regular basis - nearly 30 3D and 2-D formats are available

Take a tour www.igus-CAD.com 23

igus online configurator for interior separationwww.igus.eu/iaconfigurator

Change of the e-chain width directly in the configurator - Cable overview for better handling

igus online configurator for interior separation! Quickly and accurate to the right e-chain and chainflex cable combination With the interior shelving configurator you design the complete filling of an e-chain easily and quickly and generate a 3D-CAD-file with one click. Interior shelving configuration now with logical check of min. bending radius No manual calculation and crosscheck of the chainflex cable diameter and e-chain cross section necessary Now with cable overview for better handling Changing of the e-chain width - now possible also in the inner shelving configurator Download e-chain partlist with interior shelving and cables in Excel format

www.igus.eu/iaconfigurator

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Quick & Easy - QuickPin 2.0 Pin-Out Configurator www.igus.eu/quickpin

QuickPin 2.0 connector-cable configurator directly integrated in ePLAN P8 In only 3 minutes you choose out of more than 950 chainflex cables and 3,000 connector components, configure cables online, order directly and generate an ePLAN electric P8 macro Create a new configuration directly from ePLAN Opening of existing configuration Verification of cable configuration Acquisition of existing configuration via the download manager for cable macros Available in ePLAN P8 Quick and easy configuration and ordering of chainflex cables and connectors. Per mouse click and drag & drop Circular plug-in connector, squared plug-in connectors, sensor connector M8/M12, D-Sub and free cable ending possible Just a click to transfer the configurated cable to the shopping basket and inquire, order or memorize for a later order Possibility to recall inquired cables from order history for new inquiries Online pricing, including copper charge Save design work: free of charge delivery of ePLAN electric P8 marcro of the configurated cable Harnessing from one source -100 % tested Details of your personal contact person available on the spot No installation required Many languages available Individual connector specification or components by manufacturers part numbers available Find a video online www.igus.eu/quickpin-demo

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CAD online/offline... The 3D-CAD system is now also available offline

Now available: QuickCAD offline version

NEW in this catalog

QuickCAD offline version For all situations with limited internet access QuickCad is now also available as an offline version. Generation of 3D CAD models in 32 file formats CAD direct insertion driver for faster data transfer to various CAD systems (e.g.AutoCad, Inventor, Solidworks, CATIA, etc.) Quick and easy creation of 2D derivatives Integrated 2D and 3D CAD viewer Generation of 3D PDF datasheets 2D and 3D CAD files can be directly integrated in PDF files Available in 16 languages Runs without installation Of course, as ever before, all CAD data are available to you without registration at: www.igus-cad.com for quick downloading

www.igus.eu/quickcad-download
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igus applications. Many interesting applications with igus e-chainsystems from next page

Legal information: The information in this catalog, and the data in the Design section in particular, is based on our current knowledge of the products described. No legally binding assurance in respect of characteristics or suitability for a specifically application can be derived from it. igus is unable to assume liability of any nature for damage, loss or injury resulting from application of the products. We recommend that you always check suitability of the products for a specific intended application in a practically oriented test. Please consult igus. For reasons relating to ongoing technical developments, we reserve the right to implement technical modifications and improvement of the products at any time. All catalog dimensions and values apply only to standard material igumid G. Subject to printing errors. The terms "igus", "readychain", "readycable", "chainflex", "e-chain", "e-chainsystem", "energy chain system", "energy chain", "e-ketten", "e-kettensysteme", "flizz", "easy chain", "triflex", "twisterchain", "igubal", "iglidur", "drylin", "xiros", "xirodur", "invis", "vector", "manus" and "plastics for longer life" are legally protected trademarks for igus GmbH/Cologne in the Federal Republic of Germany and, where applicable, in some foreign countries.

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Applications: long strokes

Solutions with igus e-chainsystems igus e-chainsystems guide and protect moving cables and hoses on automated equipment. They can be used in a wide variety of applications; some examples following. More exciting examples www.igus.de/en/EKPraxis Find a video online www.vector-award.eu

The worldwide longest e-chain travel of 615 m with igus rol e-chains and chainflex cables in a power plant

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System E6, side mounted, in high-speed camera positioning system - high speeds and less vibrations

Long travel length with the super-alu-trough in a cold store

igus steel guide trough used in a shelf conveyor application, series 350 and chainflex cables

igus steel guide trough used in a long travel robotics application

e-chain Series 4040RHD rol e-chain in an igus super-alu-trough = up to 75% less driving power

Travel up to 195 m with the igus System E4, safe guided in an igus steel trough

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Applications: machine tools

Portal milling machine with fully closed E4 e-tube with special material igumid HT. 850C hot chips - no problem

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Series E4.42 in a machine tool, completely assembled with igus chainflex cables

readychain with combined motions on tooling machines. Turnkey delivered with special parts for your machines

E2/000 dirt resistant e-chain, which saves installation space - here machine tool for workpieces

Machine tool gantry with various E4 e-chains fast movements and high cycle counts

E4 e-chain was used here in curved sections with a 45 m travel distance

Short travel lengths and high accelerations with Series E2 mini

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Applications: cranes & offshore

OpenHydro tidal turbine generates electric power through the inflow and outflow of water at low and high tide. Serie 4040 protects the deployed chainflex cables during the lifting and lowering movements of the turbine and also protects them against aggressive ambient conditions. The travel distance amounts to approx. 20 meters in a vertical direction above and under water with the robust e-chain guided in a steel trough. The vertical travel is transformed into a horizontal stroke by turning through 90 degrees.

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Seawater resistant super-alu-trough in a RTG-crane. Long travel with the E4/4 system

Stable guidance without oscillation. Long travel with 32 m, crane operating speed 80 m/min.

E4 as ZigZag version in a crane. The E4-Series guarantee very high availabily of the facility

E4 with extension link at a ship loader for coal unloading. Travel 105 m, speed 240 m/min, load 53 kg/m

Installation of an E4.1 e-chain Series 800 in an igus steel guide trough

e-chain at the mast of the shelf conveyor rolls from one aluminum guide trough to the opposite one

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Applications: high speed & smooth running

Long travel and side mounted installation with the vibration-free and low noise Series E6.29 in this camera application

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System E6 in a pick and place robot. Handles injection molded CD covers in a split second

E6 accelerates the work sequences in the case of this application for wafer handling - a = 4 m/s2, v = 6 m/s

igus Series E3.15 side mounted in a flat-bed scanner

igus System E6 - High acceleration (8 g) and ESD safety

Nested e-chains reduce vibrations and improve milling accuracy Series E6.62

Low-noise low vibrations with E6. Designed to withstand high dynamic loads

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Applications: circular & 3D-movements

easy triflex e-chains for multidimensional movements on a production line

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E4 "RBR"- application in a telescope cold temperatures and snow - failsafe

Laser measuring telescope with triflex R. Rotary motion in both directions 310 possible at high speeds 20 m/s

3-axis robot for loading and unloading functions with Series R48 and 3D e-chain triflex R (TRE)

Circular movement with Series E4/4 safe energy supply on cranes

triflex R in a magnesium die-casting industry (heat, dirt, oil, metal chips, dust, etc.) - failsafe

E2 mini, Series B15 - The motor spindle has a swivelling range of approx. 210

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Applications: various installation examples

Data gloves with easy chain Series E03 - Protect the sensors which makes it easier to take off an put on the gloves. Inner height of 5 mm

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Two fully harnessed E2/000 e-chains with high fill weight, side mounted

Unsupported application with harnessed e-chainsystem E4

E2/000 - high stability in this elevator with an height of 160 m

Series R68 works in an applesorting-machine: humidity and dirt

Standing application with System E4 and fixed mounting brackets

Drive simulator. High fill weights (60 kg/m) with E4 System

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